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Athletics Moves to No-Spectator Policy

Starting November 23, no spectators will be allowed at any of KWU’s athletic competitions. This policy is in effect through games of January 9. At that time, the policy will be reassessed and may be extended indefinitely if conditions warrant.  The change in policy is in response...

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KWU Recognizes 2020 Fall Graduates

Kansas Wesleyan honored 33 graduates during its annual fall graduate recognition ceremony, held Friday night, Nov. 20 at KWU’s Mabee Arena. Strict social distancing and face covering protocols were in place to allow the event to be held safely.  Dr. Meredith Drees, the 2019-20 KWU...

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KWU Speech and Debate Finishes Third at Pioneer Trails Tournament

Kansas Wesleyan’s speech and debate team continued its season earlier this month, competing in the 39th Annual Pioneer Trails Tournament. The event was held virtually and KWU placed third overall, with solid performances in parliamentary debate and individual events.  During the...

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New Art Project to be Mounted in Nursing Education Center

Art is often known as being subjective, dependent upon the viewer to interpret the true meaning. From the Kansas Wesleyan Art and Design department, however, independently meaningful pieces often emerge. Professor Neil Ward is currently wrapping up just such a piece. Over the past...

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KWU Theatre Returns to the Stage Thursday

The latest production from KWU Theatre, "It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play" (by Joe Landry) will be perfromed this week in Fitzpatrick Auditorium. Opening night is Thursday, with performances to follow both Friday and Saturday. All shows will go on at 7:30 p.m. Thursday's...

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Pair of Concerts Coming Soon at KWU

A pair of concerts from the KWU Department of Music will take place during the month of November, and can be watched free of charge online! The KWU wind ensemble and string orchestra will play Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Sams Chapel, while the jazz band and percussion ensemble...

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KWU Inducts 14 Into Alpha Chi Honor Society

A select group of 14 Kansas Wesleyan students was inducted into the Alpha Chi national honor society on Sunday, Nov. 8 at KWU’s Sams Chapel in Salina, Kansas.  Alpha Chi is an American collegiate honor society that invites juniors, seniors and graduate students who rank in the top...

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KWU to Create Off Days in Spring 2021 Academic Calendar

In an effort to allow students a portion of the rest that spring break traditionally offers, Kansas Wesleyan has announced that it will create a pair of off days in its spring 2021 academic calendar.  KWU classes will be cancelled Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Thursday, March 11 to allow...

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Feature: Pilgrim ’20 Bettering His Community

“We put theory into practice.” It is the mantra of Kansas Wesleyan University’s nationally-ranked Emergency Management program. As the only undergraduate major in the discipline in the state, students stepping into Peters Science Hall receive hands-on education and training from...

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Election Day Words from President Thompson

Below is a portion of President Thompson's Election Day 2020 message to the Kansas Wesleyan campus, sent via email Tuesday morning, November 3.  During these past months, we have seen our country at a contentious point in its history. We all know about the protests in the streets,...

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